These maker space must-dos are projects I've done with my second graders. However, they could be adapted to work with other grades or other content. Trust me, the person who runs your maker space with be glad if your students arrive with a plan in mind! Plus, it helps students use their time wisely and narrow down the supplies they'll need.
FUSE BEADS
In Georgia, second graders study the Creek and Cherokee Native Americans. Students created a Native American artifact from fuse beads and later wrote a "museum plaque" giving information about the importance of the person or item to Native American life or culture. My students worked in partners & we spent about 1 hour in the maker space.
I created a museum display outside my classroom using sheet protectors. They worked great for displaying these projects! Coworkers were immediately asking for the planning sheet & book their maker space times! My principal love this project so much, he featured us on the morning announcements! If you're an arts integration school or a STEAM school, this project is for you!
Monuments
After studying Martin Luther King Jr. & Jackie Robinson's impact on the civil rights movement, students were tasked with creating a monument that represents their contribution and their character. This took us two visits to the maker space, but the kids came up with some great stuff!
Again, students created a plan before heading to the maker space.. Additionally, students wrote down the main character traits of the historical figure they chose. After completing the project, the partnerships did a self-assessment on their project and their cooperation.
Have fun trying out these maker space must-dos!
Comment below with any of your favorite projects for the maker space!
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